Maintenance Engineer

Maintech Recruitment; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run engineering company in Dudley seeks a hands-on Shift Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of an FMCG production facility. The role involves responding to breakdowns, executing planned preventative maintenance, and completing ongoing projects to enhance production reliability. Candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities, complemented by a proactive mindset. This position offers a varied workload and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical fault-finding.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Experience in planned preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and restore equipment to full operation.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to schedule.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Proactive mindset

Curiosity

Job description

As a double days Shift Engineer, youll play a key role in keeping our fast-paced FMCG production facility running smoothly. Working as part of a small, dedicated engineering team within a family-run business, youll take ownership of day-to-day engineering activities from responding to breakdowns and supporting production changeovers, to carrying out preventative maintenance and driving improvements across the site. You will also be involved in executing projects which are consistently ongoing as the site continues to develop to stay abreast of market requirements.

This is a hands-on, varied role where youll combine mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills with a proactive and curious mindset to support both short-term production targets and long-term reliability goals.

The role as a Maintenance Engineer :

• Respond promptly to breakdowns and restore equipment to full operation safely and efficiently.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) to schedule.